New Roofs Sallynoggin
Durable Roof Replacements & Complete Re-Roofs
A complete roof replacement is one of the most critical structural investments you will ever make in your property. When your roof reaches the end of its natural lifespan, continuing to pay for piecemeal patch repairs becomes a waste of money. Disintegrating underlay felt, porous concrete tiles, rusted fixings, and rotted timber battens will allow water to keep finding new paths into your home.
Sallynoggin contains hundreds of homes constructed between the late 1940s and 1960s in areas like Pearse Park, Pearse Gardens, Pearse Villas, Rory O'Connor Park, and O'Rourke Park. The vast majority of these properties still retain their original roof coverings, which are now 60 to 75 years old and reaching the absolute end of their functional lifespan.
At AD Roofing, we deliver complete, high-performance roof replacements across Sallynoggin. Managed and installed directly by Augustine Doherty and our experienced team, we strip failing roofs down to the bare timber framework and rebuild them using modern, breathable, high-durability roofing systems. Every complete new roof we build comes backed by our 15-year written guarantee.
When Does a Sallynoggin Home Need a Complete Roof Replacement?
Most original roofs in Sallynoggin were built to last around 50 to 60 years. Decades of coastal weather have caused widespread deterioration:
Porous, Weathered Concrete Tiles Shedding Grit:
The original concrete interlocking tiles have weathered heavily over six or seven decades, completely losing their protective outer surface. The tiles now absorb rainwater like sponges. In freezing winter weather, that absorbed moisture expands, causing the tiles to crack, spall, and shed heavy grit that continually blocks your gutters.
Disintegrating Bitumen Underlay Felt:
Homes built in mid-century Sallynoggin were fitted with traditional tar-based black bitumen felt under the battens. After 60+ years in an unventilated or poorly insulated attic, this felt has become paper-thin, dry, and brittle, crumbling to dust at the touch. Once driving rain forces past an aging tile, there is zero secondary waterproof membrane left to protect your ceiling plaster.
Corroded Nails & Rotted Timber Battens:
Decades of condensation and minor water seepage have rusted through the original fixing nails. Slates and tiles slide out of position across the roof pitch during every strong gale. The supporting softwood timber battens have softened with rot, reaching a point where replacement tiles cannot be securely nailed down.
Cracked, Failing Mortar Verges and Ridges:
Original ridge caps and gable verges were bedded entirely in sand-and-cement mortar. Continuous building movement, vibration, and frost have caused this mortar to crack, crumble, and fall away, leaving edge tiles vulnerable to being ripped off in storm-force winds.
Why Dublin Chooses Us For Re-Roofs
The AD Roofing Advantage: Personal Accountability
With AD Roofing, Augustine Doherty works on your roof. Augustine carries out your initial physical survey, writes your itemised quote, and works on-site alongside his own uniformed crew until the final ridge tile is locked in place. You have a direct line to the business owner at every stage of the project, with no middleman or call-centre runarounds.
Concrete Tiles vs. Slates: What Fits Your Sallynoggin Home?
Concrete Interlocking Tiles:
The natural, durable choice for the mid-century family homes across Pearse Park, Rory O'Connor Park, and O'Rourke Park. Highly impact-resistant, cost-effective, and engineered to lock tightly together against severe coastal wind uplift. Available in smooth grey, terracotta, and dark brown profiles.
Fibre-Cement Slates (Tegral / Rivendale):
A lightweight, uniform slate alternative that delivers a sleek, clean finish without the heavy structural weight of concrete tiles. Ideal for hipped roofs, extensions, and modern roofline renovations.
Marine-Grade GRP Fibreglass (Flat Roofs):
The premier waterproofing solution for rear kitchen extensions, porches, and garage flat roofs. It forms a seamless, joint-free surface that will not blister, split, or rot under standing water.
What Our Sallynoggin Roof Replacement Package Includes
We never cut corners by overlaying old materials or skipping modern ventilation standards. Every complete roof replacement we undertake in Sallynoggin includes:
Compliant Scaffolding Setup: Fully engineered access scaffolding erected and dismantled safely in accordance with Irish HSA standards, ensuring total safety and protecting your property.
Complete Strip-Down to Rafters: Total removal and legal disposal of old concrete tiles, rotted timber battens, and perished bitumen felt down to the bare rafters.
Structural Timber Assessment & Repair: Augustine personally inspects your load-bearing rafters, purlins, and wall plates, replacing any water-damaged timber with structural, pressure-treated wood before new work begins.
High-Performance Breathable Membrane: We install heavy-duty vapour-permeable underlay (such as Tyvek Supro) that repels driving rain while allowing indoor attic moisture to escape naturally.
Pressure-Treated Timber Counter-Battens: Pressure-treated timber battens spaced with precision to guarantee correct tile overlap and maximum structural rigidity.
Premium Tiles or Slates: Installation of heavy-duty concrete interlocking tiles (e.g., Redland, Marley) or high-grade fibre-cement slates, secured with non-corrosive fixings.
Mechanically Fixed Dry Ridge & Dry Verge Systems: Maintenance-free dry-fix systems that clamp ridge caps and edge tiles securely against gale-force winds, eliminating cracked sand-and-cement mortar forever.
Code 4 Milled Leadwork: Custom-formed lead valleys, chimney flashings, aprons, and roof abutments hand-dressed for complete waterproofing.
Spotless Site Cleanup: All construction waste and old tiles cleared into our own skips, leaving your driveway, pathways, and gardens completely clean.
15-Year Written Guarantee: A direct, personal written guarantee covering materials and workmanship, signed by Augustine Doherty.
Photos Of Our Recent Roofing Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full roof replacement take on a house in Sallynoggin?
For a standard 3-bedroom terraced or semi-detached home in Sallynoggin, a complete strip and re-roof usually takes 3 to 5 working days, depending on weather conditions. We work in controlled sections to ensure your home remains completely dry and weatherproof every night of the project.
Do I need planning permission to replace my roof in Sallynoggin?
In the vast majority of cases, replacing an existing pitched roof on a domestic house is classified as "Exempted Development" by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, provided you keep the original roof profile and do not alter the height or pitch.
What is the advantage of a Dry Verge system over traditional mortar verge edges?
Traditional sand-and-cement mortar on gable edges cracks and falls away after 10 to 15 years due to natural vibration and frost, exposing edge tiles to wind lift. A modern Dry Verge system uses individual interlocking polypropylene units that mechanically screw each tile down to the timber battens, protecting your roofline permanently without ever needing mortar repointing.
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If your roof is leaking repeatedly, losing tiles, or passing its 60th year, contact Augustine Doherty today for straight, honest advice and a detailed written quote.
Additional Roofing Services We Offer
Looking for more than a new roof? From emergency leak detection and chimney repointing to complete slate and flat roof replacements, we're the Dublin Roofers that handle everything from start to finish.
